Calculate your points score for skilled migration visas — subclass 189, 190, 489 and 491 — in under 3 minutes. Based on the official Department of Home Affairs points test.
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Points Test Questionnaire
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Personal & Language
Age at time of invitation max 30 pts
Maximum points awarded for applicants aged 25–32 at the time of invitation.
English language ability max 20 pts
Based on your score in each band of IELTS, PTE, TOEFL iBT, OET, Cambridge or LanguageCert Academic.
Skilled Experience
Skilled employment — outside Australiamax 15 pts
Skilled employment in your nominated occupation (or closely related) in the last 10 years.
Skilled employment — in Australiamax 20 pts
Skilled employment in Australia in your nominated occupation in the last 10 years.
Education
Highest educational qualification max 20 pts
From an Australian institution or recognised overseas equivalent.
Specialist education qualification 5 pts
Masters by research or Doctorate from an Australian educational institution in a relevant STEM field.
Australian Study & Language
Australian study requirement 5 pts
Completed at least 2 academic years (92 weeks CRICOS) of study in Australia in English.
Study in regional Australia 5 pts
Study completed at a campus in a regional Australia / low-population growth metropolitan area.
Professional Year in Australia 5 pts
Completed a Professional Year Program in Australia within the 4 years before invitation.
Credentialled community language (NAATI) 5 pts
Accreditation by NAATI at paraprofessional level or above in a recognised community language.
Partner & Nomination
Partner skills max 10 pts
Partner must be included in your application unless Australian citizen/PR, or you are single.
This calculator provides an indicative score only. For a detailed migration strategy tailored to your occupation and visa pathway, book a consultation with our MARN-registered migration agents.
Important: This tool provides an estimate based on publicly available Department of Home Affairs information and is for guidance only. It does not constitute migration advice. Actual points are determined by the Department of Home Affairs at the time of invitation. Minimum 65 points required for an Expression of Interest — however, most invitations require 75–95+ points depending on your occupation. Always seek advice from a registered migration agent (MARN) before lodging an application.